Just last weekend, I was invited to a friend's party. Sitting in front of me at the same table is my ex gf of 4.5 years mom. When I was dating my ex, I got close to her family and everyday, her dad and mom would often fight and planning their divorce. 4.5 years, it never happen. Long story short, she cheated on me with my friend, my co worker and many other people. I forgave her a few times but I finally ended it. Just last week was the 25th year since I broke up with the ex. Her mom is with another man and he looks like a half bag of chip, a big downgrade if you are asking me. Her mom kept on looking at me while she was dancing. I felt uncomfortable and I had an anxiety attack. Even the mirrors from across the room was a reflection of my face so she kept on looking at me. We never spoke a word but we know who we are to one another. I was avoiding this family for 25 years and thinking back, I wasted 4.5 years of my college life with this family and their broken family affairs. Her mom was probably embarrassed to see me because she is with a different man and she looks rather sad and unhappy. We never talk but I remembered when I was walking up to that table, she looked at me in the eyes and I said hello madame, not knowing who she was at first. Once I glued one and one together is when my anxiety strikes. Glad we never talk because I really hate to get a follow up to what all of the people in her family are doing. Best not to know.
Sometimes in life, you can move along with your life by not knowing.